kernel/trace/trace_syscalls.c in the Linux kernel through 3.17.2 does not properly handle private syscall numbers during use of the ftrace subsystem, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference) via a crafted application.
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98556
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1161565
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70971
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/06/11
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0864.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0290.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1943.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.html